HSC approved breakfast ideas for Psoriasis

Starting each day with a nutritionally packed breakfast can be game changing for our energy levels, keeping compliant on a skin regime, fuelling our body with skin loving nutrients and feeding our skin so it can heal. 

Triggers for Psoriasis patients are always different, but some triggers include gluten, itch promoting foods (caffeine, histamine etc), high GI goods, inflammatory foods, excess calories, foods null in antioxidants and excessive amounts of red meat. Here are our top breakfasts for psoriasis sufferers.

Oats

Oats are a good source of fibre, keeping us feeling full for longer, helping us to maintain a healthy weight and helping our good gut bugs thrive. They support healthy blood sugar levels which help not only skin, but healthy mood and focus. Make your oats HSC approved by adding extra protein such as collagen powder (also great for gut & skin health), protein powder, good fats such as chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, almond butter. Top with blueberries and some Greek yogurt (if not intolerant to dairy)  - and you have yourself a nourishing meal to start the day.

Eggs

Eggs are one of the healthiest foods – containing nearly every vitamin and mineral. They truly are natures multivitamin. Eggs can be a trigger for some people with chronic skin issues, so if eggs trigger your psoriasis they are best avoided – or work with your practitioner. As well as having an abundant of nutrients they contain omega 3 which anyone with skin troubles need more of. Fry, scramble, poach, make into an omelette or a frittata and add a side of vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, onions, rocket etc

Protein Smoothie

For you ‘on the go clients’ that need something quick and easy to take on the go, a smoothie is often a good idea. You can pre-cut the ingredients and have in a bag in the freezer ready to blend. In order to make the smoothie HSC approved it needs more than just fruit and milk which will send your blood sugar levels rocketing and leaving you feeling hungry in hours. Every smoothie needs protein, carbs, fats and fibre.

Protein – serve of protein powder and or collagen powder, raw egg, Greek yogurt.
Carb – ½ frozen banana, handful bananas.
Fats – Tbsp almond butter, some chia seeds or flaxseeds.
Extra nutrients – spinach, frozen zucchini, cauliflower, cinnamon.   

Two Ingredient Pancakes

Mix 2 eggs with a mashed banana then fry into a pancake. I like to add collagen for extra protein. And if tolerated some Greek yoghurt and berries as a topper. Kids absolutely love these two and are great for the lunchbox.  

Buckwheat porridge

Buckwheat is full of fibre, nutrients such as zinc, copper, manganese. It has all 9 essential amino acids. For the most sensitive of patients this is a nice one that is easy on your digestion. Simmer your groats for around ten mins (try not to overcook) then add your fav toppings. Stewed fruit, Greek yogurt, almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and a splash of coconut milk etc.